Recruitment in dementia and technology research; experiences from researchers and perceptions of persons with dementia.

Background: This paper presents the researchers' experiences with recruiting people living with dementia for a field study aimed to test or develop non-pharmacological interventions. Performing this kind of research is necessary to be able to provide appropriate and effective interventions for peopl...

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Publicado en:Gerontechnology Vol. 24; no. 1; pp. 1 - 5
Autores principales: Huisman, Chantal, Brankaert, Rens, Kort, Helianthe
Formato: research tables/charts Journal Article
Publicado: International Society for Gerontechnology Feb2025
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Sumario:Background: This paper presents the researchers' experiences with recruiting people living with dementia for a field study aimed to test or develop non-pharmacological interventions. Performing this kind of research is necessary to be able to provide appropriate and effective interventions for people with dementia. Research aim/questions: The aim is to find out the pros and cons of recruiting PwD for field studies comprising technological innovations. Methods: This short paper is based on the experiences of researchers during their studies, combined with a rapid literature search. Results: Incorporating technological innovations as a non-pharmacological intervention poses a challenge to recruitment success. Several influencing factors influence the success of the recruitment process. For example, personal contact or recruitment via welfare and care organizations can be helpful. Conclusion: Collaboration and different strategies can be helpful for the recruitment process.